September 25 / 14.25 Newmarket

14.25

Good

Federation Of Bloodstock Agents Nursery Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £5154
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Federation Of Bloodstock Agents Nursery Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

Form: 13 BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won on debut on the other Newmarket course (7f, good to firm) last month then kept on for third under a penalty when odds-on for Leicester novice (7f, good); the step up in trip looks a firm plus on nursery debut (his dam was second in the Oaks) and his trainer has won the last two runnings.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

11

(10)

29th Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 123y

19:50 Galway

Monoceros

9st 5lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Iain Jardine

Newmarket debut winner for Charlie Appleby last summer (7f, good-to-firm); creditable yard debut in Musselburgh handicap in April but has taken a backward step both starts since.

14/1

9th

9

(4)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Ayr

Monoceros

9st 1lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Low-mileage 3yo; Newmarket winner for previous yard and ran well at Musselburgh on stable/seasonal debut; took a step backwards last time so needs to rebound.

16/1

Form: 415

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Got up in final stride at Epsom (7f, good to firm) in July on second start; only fifth in Thirsk novice (1m, good) since but jockey reported he slipped turning for home; retains potential and not ruled out on nursery debut.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1

(1)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:05 York

Big Song

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Harry Charlton

Made it 2-4 with commanding win on nursery debut at Newmarket (1m, good) a fortnight ago; the drop back to 7f isn't an obvious positive but he's nevertheless high on the list after that latest performance.

4/1

2

(3)

25th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:25 Newmarket

Big Song

9st 8lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Harry Charlton

Got up in final stride at Epsom (7f, good to firm) in July on second start; only fifth in Thirsk novice (1m, good) since but jockey reported he slipped turning for home; retains potential and not ruled out on nursery debut.

15/2

5th

1

(4)

29th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

15:05 Thirsk

Big Song

9st 11lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Harry Charlton

Built on debut form when leading on the line in 7f Epsom maiden (good to firm) six weeks ago; those in behind haven't done much for the form since but he has the potential for better now stepping up to 1m.

11/4

OUR TIP

Form: 18 BF

Last run: 93 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Got up close home on debut at Kempton (7f, AW) in June; disappointing favourite at Newbury (7f, good to firm) 13 days later when she failed to settle; however, she's had a three-month break since and could bounce back.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3

(1)

25th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:25 Newmarket

Miss Honey

9st 5lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Got up close home on debut at Kempton (7f, AW) in June; disappointing favourite at Newbury (7f, good to firm) 13 days later when she failed to settle; however, she's had a three-month break since and could bounce back.

7/1

1

(4)

24th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:45 Newbury

Miss Honey

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Too Darn Hot filly; justified favouritism in 7f AW maiden at Kempton, getting up near the finish while leaving the impression she had plenty left in the tank; respected under 5lb penalty.

5/2

1st

6

(5)

11th Jun 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Kempton (AW)

Miss Honey

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Second foal; closely related to 1m2f turf 2yo/1m4f AW winner Tremorgio (RPR 88); dam 7f 2yo winner (83), sister to multiple 7f winner Red Maids, half-sister to 1m Listed winner Duneflower, out of Group-placed 7f 2yo winner; yard 2-8 with 2yos this season and she needs a close look on debut.

11/8

13/2

Form: 68221

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Runner-up twice in a row last month (1m, AW; including nursery debut) then easily won Lingfield maiden (7f, AW; odds-on); might not be far away if his good form continues but he needs to prove he's just as effective on turf.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(4)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 4

17:13 Epsom

Loblolly

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: S Woods

Yet to add to his 7f AW 2yo win but has performed well in four handicaps since returned to turf in May, most recently when seventh of 19 at Glorious Goodwood (1m, good to firm) a fortnight ago; in calmer waters here and could be a threat if first-time cheekpieces have any positive effect.

4/1

7th

15

(3)

30th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Goodwood

Loblolly

8st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: S Woods

Twice finished third behind Law Court and The Joker at Sandown (1m/1m1f, good) then finished fourth of eight there (1m2f, good to firm); he's raced ten times, with one win, and improvement is needed in this hot contest.

33/1

4th

3

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

16:47 Sandown

Loblolly

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: S Woods

Sole win came on AW last September but best form when taking minor honours in 1m/1m1f handicaps here (good) on last two outings; made most last time and looks well worth a go at 1m2f for yard among the winners.

11/2

Form: 522

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Runner-up at Ffos Las (7.3f, good) on second start then filled the same position in a first-time hood (retained) at Newbury (6.5f, good), behind an easy winner who then went close in the Mill Reef; begins handicap life on a fair mark and this 420,000gns yearling may have more left in the tank.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

(3)

22nd Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:18 Newmarket

Dark Shore

9st 1lb

J: William Buick

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Maiden form stacks up nicely; seemingly outstayed over 1m, albeit wasn't disgraced, when favourite for Newmarket event (good) on handicap debut; gelded since; interesting back down in distance.

7/2

5

(5)

25th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:25 Newmarket

Dark Shore

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Runner-up at Ffos Las (7.3f, good) on second start then filled the same position in a first-time hood (retained) at Newbury (6.5f, good), behind an easy winner who then went close in the Mill Reef; begins handicap life on a fair mark and this 420,000gns yearling may have more left in the tank.

3/1

3

(11)

28th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 110y

Class 5

16:48 Newbury

Dark Shore

9st 7lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

420,000gns yearling; showed promise at Ascot (6f, good) and built on that when second of ten in a maiden at Ffos Las (7.3f, good) 18 days later; looked in charge 1f out in the latter and now has a first-time hood and step back in trip; one of the top three candidates on form.

100/30

Form: 29552

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
0-5 but positive performances in this visor in his two nurseries (7f, good to firm/good to soft), most recently keeping on for second at Doncaster (albeit no match for the winner); 1m is worth a go; might not be far away.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

9

(2)

25th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 37y

Class 4

15:45 Haydock

Gold Dawn

9st 0lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Hugo Palmer

Maiden who ran well in all three handicaps at 7f and 1m, making most when runner-up over this trip at Newmarket (good) in September; this looks a tough race in which to get off the mark; yard also runs Mr Seagull.

14/1

14

(12)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:05 York

Gold Dawn

8st 10lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Hugo Palmer

0-6 but has run well in all three nurseries, including over C&D and when second to Big Song at Newmarket latest (1m, good; beaten about 3l); he's 4lb better off with Big Song today and could be the better suited of the pair by this return to 7f; blinkers replace cheekpieces; might not be far away.

16/1

6

(2)

25th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:25 Newmarket

Gold Dawn

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

0-5 but positive performances in this visor in his two nurseries (7f, good to firm/good to soft), most recently keeping on for second at Doncaster (albeit no match for the winner); 1m is worth a go; might not be far away.

13/2

Form: 1059

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Things haven't gone to plan on her three starts since her winning debut at Goodwood (6f, good) in May; she's hinted this step up to 1m may suit but she's not easy to fancy having been soundly beaten in both nurseries.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7

(7)

25th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:25 Newmarket

Indigo Dawn

8st 12lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Things haven't gone to plan on her three starts since her winning debut at Goodwood (6f, good) in May; she's hinted this step up to 1m may suit but she's not easy to fancy having been soundly beaten in both nurseries.

16/1

11

(14)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

16:45 Doncaster

Indigo Dawn

9st 0lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Richard Hannon

Scored at Goodwood (6f, good) on debut but has come up well short in the Albany and Newbury nursery (7f) since; still needs to prove she's able to progress.

20/1

5th

1

(3)

24th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:02 Newbury

Indigo Dawn

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Hannon

Justified joint-favouritism to score on her debut at Goodwood (good; second won by 5l next time) in May but no show when 80-1 for the Albany (also 6f, good to firm) at Royal Ascot since; half-sister to a 1m4f winner so well worth a go over this trip; enters nurseries unexposed.

7/2

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £51.90
Straight Forecast £48.01
Trifecta £148.10

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Dark Shore

SPOTLIGHT:

Monoceros

POSTDATA:

Monoceros

NEWMARKET:

Monoceros

Daily Mail:

Monoceros

TOPSPEED:

Dark Shore

The Times:

Dark Shore

Telegraph:

Dark Shore

The Guardian:

Dark Shore

D Express:

Dark Shore

Daily Mirror:

Dark Shore

The Sun:

Dark Shore

The Star:

Dark Shore

Daily Record:

Dark Shore